Tim Kinnel Bishop Bud Cederholm speaks out at the MICAN pledge day of action. See more photos from this event>>

Bishop Bud Cederholm held up a picture of his grandchildren to call attention to the importance of preserving the planet for future generations as he joined with other religious leaders, legislators, environmental activists and members of the diocese at the Massachusetts Interfaith Climate Action Network (MICAN) Day of Prayer and Advocacy at the State House on Jan. 29.

MICAN members organized the event to urge legislators to support a set of principles to deal with climate change and energy issues; after hearing from speakers, they lined up to sign an Interfaith Pledge for Climate Action. They were joined by State Senator Marc Pacheco (D-Plymouth), chairman of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, who said climate change is the most pressing issue facing policymakers today.

"Praise God you're here today at the right time to send a message to the legislature," Pacheco said, adding that he expected legislation to be debated in the State Senate next month. "I will sign the pledge today because I believe this is the most important issue. What we do today will affect lives for future generations to come," he said.

At least 21 faith organizations have joined the network, including: the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, the Islamic Institute of Boston, the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, the Massachusetts Council of Churches, the Religious Society of Friends, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, the United Church of Christ, Massachusetts Conference, the United Methodist Church, New England Conference and the Unitarian Universalist Massachusetts Action Network.

Anyone interested in joining this campaign and signing the pledge can download a pledge card and return it to: MICAN, c/o Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Fifth Floor, 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111.

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